Maintenance Technician - Robotics & Drone Motors

Westmag; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmag is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep production equipment and facilities running as we scale drone motor and actuator manufacturing. You will perform predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems, respond quickly to breakdowns, and work with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, reading schematics and P&ID drawings, and strict lockout/tagout safety practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance technician experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems independently.
• Read engineering drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout and electrical safety practices.
• Authorized to work in the United States and pass background/drug screening.
• Holds at least one current, recognized technical certification.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance for production and facility equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults.
• Replace and calibrate worn components including motors and sensors.
• Troubleshoot 120V/240V/480V electrical systems and PLC-based equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, ladder diagrams, and P&ID.
• Lockout/tagout compliance and energy source isolation.
• Maintain facility systems (HVAC, lighting, plumbing) and basic carpentry.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and minimize downtime.
• Maintain maintenance logs, work orders, and parts usage in CMMS.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Lockout/Tagout

Reading schematics

Tool proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification

Tools

Multimeters

Clamp meters

Meggers

Job description

Westmag is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep production equipment and facilities running as we scale drone motor and actuator manufacturing. You will perform predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems, respond quickly to breakdowns, and work with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, reading schematics and P&ID drawings, and strict lockout/tagout safety practices.